In Dave Lawson's Opinion

Legislation Introduced to Create Penalties for Misrepresentation of a Service Animal

3/4/2024

Legislation recommending the creation of penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing Act has been introduced into Delaware's General Assembly.

Two Police K-9 Bills Become Law

8/10/2023

On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Governor John Carney signed two bills into law that provide additional care and services for police K-9s into law. Both pieces of legislation were sponsored by Senate Republicans with wide bipartisan support.

Delaware General Assembly Congratulates Eagle Scouts

6/13/2023

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 72 (SCR 72). Introduced by Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) and Senator Trey Paradee (D-Dover) in the Senate, and Representative William Carson (D-Smyrna) in the House of Representatives, SCR 72 congratulates the 2022 Eagle Scouts for attaining the highest rank one can earn in the Boy Scouts of America.

Delaware Senate Requests President Award Medal to Vietnam Veteran

6/6/2023

DOVER, DE - On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Delaware State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 15 (SR 15). Introduced by Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel), SR 15 respectfully requests the President of the United States award Vietnam War veteran Jan C. Scruggs the Presidential Citizens Medal.

Statement from Delaware Senate Republican Caucus Regarding Supreme Court Confirmations

5/3/2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the Delaware State Senate confirmed the nominations of the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and Mr. N. Christopher Griffiths. The Senate Republican Caucus issued the below statement following session.

Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study nearing completion

12/5/2022

The Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study is nearing its final steps with a final report expected by March.

GOP lawmakers: Invest in school safety, not gun control

6/13/2022

When a wave of mass shootings prompted Democrats in Delaware's state legislature to introduce a package of sweeping gun restrictions, Republicans responded with a proposal of their own: invest more in school safety.

Lawmaker proposes specific crimes for violent riots, looting, destroying monuments

3/21/2022

Four bills aimed at increasing penalties for destructive and dangerous conduct during times of civil disorder will be heard by a Senate committee Wednesday.

Statement from Senators Lawson, Richardson, and Wilson

6/3/2021

This morning, Delaware awoke to reports of more violence against law enforcement as three Wilmington police officers were shot last night while responding to a call on North Market Street. As of this writing, the officers are thankfully in stable condition. This incident occurred just over a month after Delmar officer Corporal Keith Heacook was brutally murdered while also responding to a report of a domestic incident. Instead of addressing the issue of violence in our communities, particularly against our wonderful men and women in law enforcement, progressive activist groups...